South Africa 2025
Explore the full South Africa 2025 calendar with 8 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2025-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2025-03-21 (Human Rights Day); 2025-04-27 (Freedom Day).
Human Rights Day (2025-03-21) falls on a Friday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Wed | New Year's Day | Public |
| 21 Mar Fri | Human Rights Day | Public |
| 18 Apr Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 21 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 27 Apr Sun | Freedom Day | Public |
| 01 May Thu | Workers' Day | Public |
| 16 Jun Mon | Youth Day | Public |
| 09 Aug Sat | National Women's Day | Important Day |
| 24 Sep Wed | Heritage Day | Public |
| 16 Dec Tue | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| 25 Dec Thu | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Fri | Day of Goodwill | Public |
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